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When Dutch business-man and experienced sailor Gideon Goudsmit couldn’t find a production catamaran to meet his needs he decided to start a company to build his ideal boat. As a result African Cats (Durban, South Africa) was established to build production catamarans that would rewrite the ‘rule book’ in terms of speed, handling, performance and comfort. In order to reduce weight while at the same time increasing structural strength, African Cats has developed its own infusion manufacturing system called Vector-K that uses lightweight/high strength composite materials (carbon, Kevlar, basalt and eglass reinforcements, Divinycell core materials and epoxy resin). As a result its sailing cats (which range in length from 12.1 to 20.7 meters [40-68 ft.]) are almost 50% lighter than the competition. Although saving weight was the primary goal, the company maintains that safety has never been compromised to achieve it.
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Carbon fiber and carbon fiber cloth consist of bulk, chopped fibers, continuous strands or woven cloth forms of carbon or graphite. Carbon and graphite are used in reinforcing composites as well as other specialized electrical and thermal applications.
Armor and ballistic materials are made of ceramics, high-strength fiber textiles, specialty alloys, and composite materials that are resistant to explosions, blast debris, shrapnel and high-velocity projectiles.
Fillers and reinforcements are additives used to extend, strengthen and/or modify plastics, composites, adhesives, coatings and other materials.
Reactive and refractory metals include tungsten, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, chromium, hafnium, zirconium, and titanium. Reactive metals oxide rapidly and form a stable oxide. Refractory metals and alloys have melting points above ~ 1750° C (~ 3200 F°).
Glass fibers and fiberglass cloth consist of bulk, chopped fibers or continuous strands of glass. Fiberglass is used in reinforcing plastics and composites as well as other specialized electrical and thermal applications.
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Product Announcements
DIAB, Inc. - Divinycell HP - New High Performance Hull Material
Divinycell HP has been developed to deliver better thermal stability and strength properties. It can be processed at up to 266° F, making it ideal for use with marine prepregs and infusion molding. (read more)
DIAB, Inc. - Divinycell HP - High Perf. / Prepreg Compatible
With its unique combination of features - low weight /high strength, wide processing envelope and high temperature performance - Divinycell HP is ideal for a wide range of applications in the marine,... (read more)
Eaton Corp., Hydraulics Div. - Industrial Transfer Hose
MATERIAL HANDLING The tube and cover materials of the Boston "Big Cats" are designed to assure maximum life and top value. They are sophisticated hoses for demanding jobs. (read more)
Hytork Controls Inc. - CATS NAMUR Solenoid Valve
Hytork's 'CATS' (Clean Air To Springs) is a solenoid valve designed specifically for superior operation of pneumatic actuators. All spring return actuators that use a 3-way solenoid valve require air... (read more)
DIAB, Inc. - Divinycell HT - Aerospace Grade Core
Divinycell HT was developed for use with aerospace grade prepregs for both interior and exterior use. (read more)
Taconic - Conveyor Belt Material
Taconic designs its PTFE and silicone coated fiberglass conveyor belt materials with a range of fabric grades, various PTFE coating levels, tear strengths, splice types, edge reinforcements and... (read more)
DIAB, Inc. - Divinycell P - Low FST / Thermoplastic Core
Divinycell P is a recyclable, thermoplastic sandwich core material that is typified by excellent FST (fire,smoke & toxicity) properties making it ideal for public transport, wind energy and... (read more)
Fenner Drives - FHT - 1mm Pitch Curvilinear Timing Belt
Fenner High Torque (FHT) is the ultimate curvilinear tooth timing belt profile for accurate positioning, high torque, and low noise applications. (read more)
Fenner Drives - FHT - 2mm Pitch Curvilinear Timing Belt
Fenner High Torque (FHT) is the ultimate curvilinear tooth timing belt profile for accurate positioning, high torque, and low noise applications. (read more)
Fenner Drives - FHT - 3mm Pitch Curvilinear Timing Belt
Fenner High Torque (FHT) is the ultimate curvilinear tooth timing belt profile for accurate positioning, high torque, and low noise applications. (read more)
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Topics of Interest
After an 82 hour sailing marathon, Brazilian Roberto Pandiani and South African Duncan Ross became the first sailors to cross the Drake’s Passage on an open 21-foot catamaran. The Drake’s Passage,... (Read More)
Since being founded in 1987, Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats of Cape Coral, Florida has gained an enviable reputation for building powerboats with incredible on the water performance. Following the... (Read More)
Mundal Båt AS is one of Norway’s leading builders of FRP sandwich vessels. The company was established in 1981 by brothers Atle and Nils Landro who recognized that the light weight/high strength and... (Read More)
The Sunseeker name is probably one of the most recognizable power boat brands in the world. It is a name that is synonymous with quality, performance and innovation. For the past three years the... (Read More)
Schooner Creek Boat Works of Portland Oregon is using a somewhat unique sandwich construction method for its offshore sailing and motor yachts. Instead of fibreglass (FRP) skins, Schooner Creek use... (Read More)
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Technical Articles
African Cats (.pdf) - Industrial Automation
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